Most history books in the Hassenfeld Library are on the East Mezzanine in the 900s section. Search the library catalog or check these specific sections for more information:
NOTE: Newspapers may count as secondary OR primary sources, depending on proximity to the event/issue at hand.
Databases that cover American history:
Websites that cover American history:
Chronicling America
The Library of Congress has digitized over 11 million pages from historical newspapers published in America between 1789 and 1922. (Remember, depending on your topic and the nature of the article, some newspaper articles may be counted as primary sources.)
New York Times Archive
The New York Times' digital archive offers free access to all articles published from 1851 to 1922. Articles published from 1923 to 1980 cost $3.95 each, and articles from 1981 to the present are also free, though visitors may only access 10 per month.
New York Times: Times Topics
The Times Topics section collects information on a variety of current and historical topics. Each topic page contains a background essay, links to New York Times articles (those from 1923-1981 are behind a paywall), and links to other reputable sources chosen by NYT editors and researchers.
PBS.org
The website for PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) has lots of great information about all sorts of current and historical topics. Do a keyword search on your topic to find articles, videos, timelines, and more!
